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WordPress Themes CollectionTue, 03 Mar 2015 17:25:27 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.17 Best Plugins to Turn WordPress Site into a Mobile Apphttps://85ideas.com/plugins/best-plugins-to-turn-wordpress-site-into-a-mobile-app/
https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-plugins-to-turn-wordpress-site-into-a-mobile-app/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 17:23:26 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17487The web trends are changing in 2015 and according to recent studies, mobile traffic will increase to 60% of all the traffic that the internet receives. The web world is moving towards portability and chances are that more and more traffic to your website will...

]]>The web trends are changing in 2015 and according to recent studies, mobile traffic will increase to 60% of all the traffic that the internet receives.

The web world is moving towards portability and chances are that more and more traffic to your website will be mobile-driven.

Mobile Apps on the other hands provides a gateway to connect the website to the users with high emphasis on customized feed than using a browser. Also, mobile app for the website can create a positive impact on the

Even though, we all know the importance of mobile apps and its impact on the users, we don’t want to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars to create an app for your website.

The good news is that there are many WordPress plugins that will transform your website into a mobile app! And you will be able to transform your WordPress website into a mobile app. No need to learn coding or complex frameworks to create mobile apps for different platforms including iOS, Android and more.

The most famous alternative of building phone apps is using PhoneGap framework, which utilize three basic technologies i.e. HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript to build portable apps for Android, iOS, and Mac. PhoneGap is free, but not the iOS version as one need to register for an account to host the iOS app.

1. AppPressor

AppPressor is the leading app in WordPress market for converting any WordPress website into a mobile app.

Having a mobile app provides a competitive edge over the other websites that do no offer a mobile app for their website. The website can be from any niche, news, magazine, blog or e-commerce, there are endless possibilities with a mobile app.

The pricing of AppPressor is slightly on the higher side, with simple news/content website app starting from 199$(for 5 apps) and more advanced mobile app going to $499.00(up to 25 apps).

2. Worona – A Native Mobile App free

If you are looking for a solution that will not cost you a kidney, then Worona is for you. The Worona plugins easily transform your blog into a native app.

The only cost that you have to bear for publishing your app on the respective iOS and Android marketplace is their iOS developer account($99/year) and a Google Developer Account($35) respectively.

The app supports multiple extensions for increased functionality, such as Enhanced List, Push Notification and Rate my app. Supports both smartphones and tablet and the major Android and iOS operating system.

The core of the Worona app is run by Corona SDK, which is a popular SDK for creating a interactive mobile app.

3. MobiCloud

MobiCloud is a premium Mobile app converter plugin that offers push notification and other native app features. MobiCloud is at par with AppPressor and provides tools to turn your WordPress website into native apps that can run flawlessly on Android and iOS.

Pricing of MobiCloud is starter app that is $69/mo, which features one platform, email supports etc. The other package that MobiCloud offers for their customers is Professional app that will cost you only $99 per month. The professional package supports both the iOS and Android apps.

4. WiziApp

WiziApp is another free to use HTML mobile app converter. The native Android and iOS app needs buying and can be brought from their website.

The plugin can turn your WordPress website into an mobile app without writing a code. And it also supports other features such as customization, animated navigation, cross mobile browser support, multi-menus and more.

Native Android app will cost you around $149 per year whereas iPhone and iOS apps will cost you a good $300/year.

If you are looking for a free plugin then WizApp is a great choice as it offers free HTML5 app conversion. Install the plugin and the app will start processing the mobile version of the website.

5. Mobile App Converter

Another great competitor in converting your WordPress website into a mobile app without any programming language knowledge. The best part of using the plugin is the instant conversion of the website into a mobile app. But, there is a pre-requisite for conversion of website into mobile app, the website must be a responsive website. Without responsive support, your website won’t cut the bill.

The plugin supports hiding elements and app is available instantly. Support is available for the plugin.

6. JoeMobi

JoeMobi is yet another mobile app generator. The app can convert your website within minutes and can bring a lot of choice and power to the user. It offers customization and preview options before you publish your website into the Android or iOS mobile market.

The plugin is easy to use with easy navigation and native iPhone, Android and blackberry app generation. It supports push notification, built-in commenting and analytics.

JoeMobi is a great plugin for those who are looking to get started with mobile app as soon as possible.

7. MobApper

There is not much difference between creating a website and a mobile app using the MobApper plugin. Once you make the website(responsive), the plugin can easily convert your plugin into a mobile app without wasting your time. You also do not need to any programming languages or go to constructs.

With the help of the MobApper, the plugin can create a native mobile applications for four platforms, i.e., iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows.

All the earlier plugins discussed didn’t support the Windows platform and anyone who is looking to build an app for the windows version can use the plugin to its full potential.

The app supports fast and intuitive app interface. For those, who are looking to control specifics to the mobile app won’t be disappointed, as the app supports contents to be chosen first before sending.

The plugin also supports enabling content delivery in offline access, enabling the scope of the mobile app created using it.

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https://85ideas.com/wordpress/best-wordpress-social-networking-themes/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 12:37:34 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17630Unknowingly (may be knowingly) you’re looking for themes compatible with BuddyPress. BuddyPress offers a platform with themes can be developed compatible and it is powerful enough to help users run any kind of social network website with enormous features. Let me narrow it down for...

BuddyPress offers a platform with themes can be developed compatible and it is powerful enough to help users run any kind of social network website with enormous features. Let me narrow it down for you, here I’m enlisting best WordPress social networking themes. The themes that can help you run your own custom social network may be for all readers or just for some special friends or clients.

Simply go through this collection here and you’ll definitely find at least 3-4 themes matching requirements at your end. I’ll add links from where you can purchase theme, known their complete details along with brief details and demo right here.

There is always a space for alternatives. We already got dozens of social platforms, but there is still lots of stones left unturned. You just need to come up with a unique idea and leave rest of the development work onto WordPress and social networking themes.

Best WordPress Social Networking Themes

Let us start with the list now. I recommend you to create a checklist of features you wish to be part of a theme you’re looking for. And then start matching it with the ones I’m starting beneath now.

#1 CommunityJunction

It is not only compatible with BuddyPress but also with bbPress which clearly makes it the number one theme in our pursuit. It comes with very unique and customizable user interface with a lots of elegant looking graphics elements. Other things it is compatible with are latest version of WordPress core script, WooCommerce, WPMU and cross-browsers.

It supports almost every BuddyPress add-ons using which you can add chats, user galleries, etc. anytime you wish. Users are allowed to register with a new account and create and keep their profile customized. Over 40 inner pages are supported which can help your social network to be really nested one.

Either you just wish to create a simple but elegant social network or running a full width forum, this theme can do wonders every time. It even allows users to start a group conversations. The navigations allowed are up to three levels and on top of all these features, it is easy at installation and setup.

#2 SocialChef

Responsive layout, schema.org compatibility, SEO optimized, RTL support, 12 predefined color schemes, advanced search tool and extensive Theme Options. These are the highlight in features offered by SocialChef theme which is priced $58. With all these features it comes with BuddyPress and bbPress integration, making it the best solution to build up a social network easily.

It mainly covers the food and recipe niche, allowing any webmaster to develop and run either a whole social network or just a forum. It allows users to get register, sign in, sign off, start any thread, post pictures, share videos along with normal texts. It comes with a lots of tools that can help you cover each and every detail of any recipe a user is about to share. Don’t forget to check its demo out, its design is gorgeous.

#3 Kudos

Its features list starts just like the above two but it really gets on top of them with its specific mobile phone compatibility. It is surprisingly compatible with any sort of common smartphone or even with older featured mobile phones, which can help your social network to be accessible from a lot of devices.

Design wise, its crisp, simple, elegant and gorgeous. It even comes with lots of premium plugins along with compatibility for different post formats, Retina and HDPI display and responsive design. It is priced $63 and I’m sure you’re going to like it.

#4 Gone

Covering all common features we got till now from above mentioned themes, Gone is our next option. Apart from all those common features it got certain unique ones as well like Slider Revolution included, Mega Menu compatibility, custom contact pages with Google Maps integration and background slider. It can even let you set unique logos for different webpages.

Its different color combinations and unique different layouts are going to be liked by you and your readers itself. Practically it can help you setup any kind of social network or forum channel within few minutes of setup process, which is pretty easy.

#5 Cardinal

It is a multipurpose WordPress theme that can help you setup a social network or even an ecommerce business within few single clicks. You need not to worry about getting in trouble as you got backed with dedicated support. Since it’s a premium product so it does come with free upgrades in near future.

Apart from all those technical details, it comprise of gorgeous layout and different graphical elements that can woo readers and even you (as you’ve already seen a lot of gorgeous designs). It comes with drag and drop Page Builder (control panel) that works smoothly and easily to help out every webmaster in setting up just everything. It is priced $63 and available at ThemeForest.

#6 KLEO

Our final selection comes compatible with latest version of WordPress, BuddyPress and every other popular browsers out there. It comes with Facebook integration and bunch of other features to run and manage a brand new social network for you. It is priced $63 and it covers every single requirement you may have. I won’t bore you further with feature list and hope you read them all on its landing page (I’ve pinned it down).

Conclusion

So I hope my homework helped you at least a bit and you’re even going to share it with your social friends. You can off course find a bigger collection over the web and the one platform I’d recommend you to check is ThemeForest.

If you’re interested in implementing a better social sharing plugin over your other WordPress drive blog then here is a guide I covered a better collection of them, so check it out. If is there anything related I can help you with then our team will always be available in discussion area beneath. Peace.

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https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-free-wordpress-google-calendar-plugins/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 10:04:36 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17628I’ll be covering here best free WordPress Google calendar plugins which you’re looking to use in order to implement a working and fully functional calendar application. I’ll mention few best options we all have at no cost. All you need to do is read individual...

]]>I’ll be covering here best free WordPress Google calendar plugins which you’re looking to use in order to implement a working and fully functional calendar application. I’ll mention few best options we all have at no cost. All you need to do is read individual details I’ll be mentioning down, compare and finalize the one that covers requirements at your end.

Humans have always been better at organizing things and that’s one of the reasons behind our immense growth. Calendar is very common example of a human developed product that helps in organizing dates and important events (may be religious or administrative).

When it comes to website, implementing a calendar can help its readers to take important notes, add reminders and also be updated with current date.

So there is no harm in adding a calendar plugin and since most of the users are using Google Calendar on their smartphones or tablets (or may be at PCs), implementing the same application will keep their data synchronized. In short, offering a very likely solution to a very basic but important need.

So get ready with requirement list at your end and start going through individual listings I’m about to reveal beneath. I’ll also mention their individual links, from where you can grab their zipped installation package.

Best WordPress Google Calendar Plugins (All FREE)

Here I start with the list. I’ve arranged them in an order that plugin having better and more features is always at top. So I hope this arrangement help you quickly find a better one.

#1 All-in-One Event Calendar

Our first and most recommended plugin is All-in-One Event Calendar and it is available for free over official WordPress plugin directory. It offers most of the quality and basic features without any cost while there is always a choice of adding premium add-ons (priced) to increase functionality. It comes with all basic functionalities and solid architecture.

The graphic layouts is truly awesome and integration is really deep. It can help you showcase calendar, dates and allowing readers to change views according to different inputs. Readers can even view calendar according to set agendas.

Other highlighting features are color-coded event based on category, upcoming events widget, inline calendar theme editor, categorize, tags, SEO optimized, Google Maps integration, social sharing, filtering and recurring. It covers both Google Calendar and iCalendar which is another impressive feature.

#2 The Events Calendar

The only reason why you may not like this plugin is that it doesn’t cover Google Calendar functionalities but still similar ones are there. And with all other functionalities it offers, it is truly an amazing solution to be used. It is available in free version while you can off course order premium add-ons to increase functionality further.

Apart from Google Calendar, it uses Facebook one which is itself having a lot of details about events and important agendas going in you and your friend’s life. It’s well coded, simple to understand, quickly to setup and very light in weight.

Proper documentation arrives together with the plugin package and even the code snippets are available for developers. So if you’re the one then you can individually add Google Calendar integration by writing its related code.

It can help you display upcoming events, categorize theme and even add tags as filter options. Google Maps is also integrated completely within along with proper caching support in order to make the whole package work fast. Try it on!

#3 Google Calendar Events

As the name suggests, it uses special techniques to parse details and dates from Calendar developed by Google itself and it’s pretty good in doing everything related. Other tools available within can help you showcase important events, upcoming or past, and important dates on your WordPress driven websites.

Different graphics related options are also there inside using which you can change the grids and whole layout anytime. It supports lists and grids which can be added among posts, pages and even in widgets. The events being shown are totally customizable.

#4 My Calendar

The whole package is available without any cost and it offers a graphically rich and customizable platform to showcase important dates, whole calendar or just specific events of past, present or future. It offers different views to readers and also comes with proper widgets. Other features includes custom templates, email notifications for webmaster, editable CSS and JavaScript code and social platform integration.

#5 Google Calendar Widget

As the name suggests, it will help you simply add a widget in sidebar or may be in footer, displaying content from Google Calendar. Events, dates and different calendar views are being supported and everything can be configured easily using the Google ID. With over ten thousand downloads, it is a recommended solution.

#6 Sugar Events Calendar Lite

It is the last recommended package from my side which is available in both free and premium versions. The free one offers features like simple event management, custom post types, showcasing dates, months and other related data. It even supports certain Shortcodes to achieve further functionalities. Ajax is behind the whole interface which clearly means that it delivers very high standard of performance.

Over to You

Finally, it’s your call. You need to make the decision of which plugin you’ve to use. I hope my work here helped you and saved precious time. Don’t forget to hit social sharing buttons that will quickly share this helpful collection to all your social network followers. Peace.

]]>https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-free-wordpress-google-calendar-plugins/feed/0Checklist: 6 Things to Consider Checking Before Buying Premium Themeshttps://85ideas.com/wordpress/things-to-consider-checking-before-buying-premium-themes/
https://85ideas.com/wordpress/things-to-consider-checking-before-buying-premium-themes/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 22:17:15 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17501A premium solution isn’t always worthy! When it comes to WordPress then premium solutions are commonly either themes or plugins. I had already covered things you need to check before installing a plugin and now its turn for the theme. There are hundreds of free themes available...

When it comes to WordPress then premium solutions are commonly either themes or plugins. I had already covered things you need to check before installing a plugin and now its turn for the theme.

There are hundreds of free themes available but seriously they can’t even reach near to premium ones. This is mainly because of features gap between these two.

But if a theme is with premium tag that doesn’t mean it’s great. When it comes to free ones, you can install and use them. If nothing good happens then you only invested time and efforts, not the money.

But in the case of premium ones, money is a prime factor involved and so does the trust you’re putting on a developer. If you’re not sure of what makes a premium theme worthy then researching on your own can take a lot of time and requires related experience.

What to Check Before Buying Premium Theme?

Here comes a lifesaver as I’m including here things to consider checking before buying premium theme. Just go through them and make sure all of them to be part of next premium theme you’re ready to buy.

#1 Code Credibility

This should be your number one priority. The code which is the reason of existence of theme you’re looking to buy should be written neatly and without any security loop holes.

If the coding part isn’t good then you can’t think of it delivering required standard of features it is supposed to be. If there are security loopholes then the theme itself is making a way for malicious objects to be inserted which can lead into severe bad results or even hacking attacks.

Also the code shouldn’t be complex. It should be easy to understand and also lesser in size. If theme size is huge then it will cost a lot on server that will affect average page load time (not a good practice for SEO).

So overall, you need to check code of the theme first. If you’re not a technical master then you can rely on W3C Validator which can help you check the code.

#2 Developer and Seller Profile

Developer and seller profile may be same or different. Either way, you need to check their profiles and make sure they are known in their work around the internet or in community.

Check their Google+, Twitter or portfolio webpages to be aware of their social profiles. You can ask other users in various forums about them while keeping your sole aim to knowing whether these profiles are legit or part of any scam.

Theme you’re interested in buying should also be compatible with different versions of popular plugins (or the one you’ve planned to use) and also with native WordPress script. It is as vital as making payment to buy that theme. Don’t miss this part!

You’re investing money in buying a premium theme from them so you owe them for any kind of related question and answer session. Contact them and know them personally.

#3 Features

Responsive, SEO optimized, well coded, lesser use of CSS and JavaScript, etc. are the features which needs to be part of any premium theme you’re looking to buy.

All these features help website owner to deliver a standard quality of experience to both readers and search engine Bots.

If a theme isn’t responsive then it can’t flexibly adjust with different display sizes while on other hand, it can deliver awesome experience on PC, tablets, smartphones and even on mobile phones. Being responsive simply means better user experience.

Over use of CSS and JavaScript can hurt the page load time and increase it severely. So you need to check on these two before making your consideration.

Page load time plays an important role. The theme you’re considering need to deliver very lesser load time. There is no specific value here but you need to go for as little as possible.

Being SEO optimized can help search engine Bots to easily understand structure and other aspects of theme and then website off course. If Bots are happy then your website is on the move to be ranked over higher positions in SERPs.

So these are certain features you need to be looking before finalizing your decision.

#4 Control Panel

Every premium theme which is really capable of delivering awesome experience to both webmaster and reader, comes with a dedicated Control Panel.

It is accessible from Dashboard area of WordPress and it simply brings a platform that can be used to bring in as many customization as possible.

Apart from customization, better Control Panels even allows webmasters to take care of code insertion. It allows them to insert Analytics, Webmaster or any advertisement code comfortably which is otherwise needed to be inserted either manually or with help of a plugin.

Many popular Control Panels (also called Theme Builder, sometimes) comes with Drag and Drop UI which clearly result in delivering high standard of experience which clearly indicates that you had bought a better premium theme.

#5 Pricing

Once everything is judged and you have a perfect theme as per requirements and above mentioned checklists, then still you shouldn’t press Payment button.

Now you need to look for best alternatives to the theme you’ve finalized. I’m pretty sure you’ll find at least 2-3 better alternatives, unless the first theme was very unique.

Once you’ve the alternatives then it’s time to run pricing comparison. Even if you have a lot of money then still there is no harm to save few, when you can.

Also compare which package is offering better solution with more features at lesser price.

#6 Update & Support

For any premium solution, update and support are the permanent members. You need to check update and support pages or parts of any theme you’ve finalized.

Ask earlier users over forums or various support pages whether the developer was able to deliver regular updates and support or not.

Over to You

You seems confident than earlier now, isn’t it?

I hope this guide helped you and now you’re aware of every important thing you need to check before buying a premium theme.

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https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-wordpress-events-plugins/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 21:15:04 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17262Whether you wish to create BtoB seminar or BtoC event (you may call it webinar) or fundraising events, you need to help yourself with a plugin that can help you manage events and calendar comfortably. I’ll enlist best WordPress events plugins right here with their...

]]>Whether you wish to create BtoB seminar or BtoC event (you may call it webinar) or fundraising events, you need to help yourself with a plugin that can help you manage events and calendar comfortably. I’ll enlist best WordPress events plugins right here with their individual details and links from where you can grab their installer zip file. Arranging events is getting very common these days and it’s a great way to organize a meeting and get in touch with your readers or followers or fellow people in network.

Plugins of this niche comes with handy tools that can help you pick dates and pin them on calendar, with details off course. These can help you set reminders for your readers to learn about important events. Just find the right one which suits requirements at your side.

Best WordPress Events Plugin

Let’s roll down to the list and see what options we got to manage events and calendar part of our website. I’m writing them down according to a pattern in which you’ll find best on top.

#1 EventOn

It will cost you $28 and bring features like integrated Google Maps, assign events as per categories, adding additional fields, different design layouts, sort and filter options and support for lots of languages.

It offers total responsive layouts which helps the related things work even on smartphones, tablets or most common mobile phones. The whole design is minimal and the complete plugin is extremely light weight.

You can use it to show anniversary or any other special event and the plugin will make it special via graphics. It’s compatible with most of the browsers out there and even with latest version of WordPress script. Check on its official website and I’m sure you’ll find its demo worthy.

#2 Timetable Responsive Schedule For WordPress

Even without a plugin the best way out there to manage different events and appointments is through a time-table (a type of calendar). This plugin offers the same kind of user interface and get the job done in pretty fast.

The graphical elements are power backed by responsive method which means that the time-table part of your website is even going to work effectively on smartphones, tablets, etc. It is compatible with most the browsers out there along with latest version of WordPress script.

The design part here is really cool and its official page says that it’s perfect for gym classes, school timetables or even for any business where you need to manage meetings, events, etc.

#3 Booking System PRO

This premium one will help you configure calendar, activities, services, discounts and attach all these things to a product. You can set them in different orders and even a shopping cart can be putted right away with them.

The plugin can even set certain features that will allow users to enter events and other details from the front end of the website. The coding part is supported by AJAX for smoother user experience and a lot of extra features are offered which you may or may not need around. If you wish to set around a price tag offering discount then both these things are possible within.

It supports most of the common payment gateways including PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.Net and you are even allowed to insert these gateways right on the event side. The design part is the main beauty and it got a lot of categories of events that you can cover up using this plugin.

Once it’s installed (gets done like any other plugin) then you need to setup any event or meeting like gym meeting, lessons or any other event. Once category part is done then enter further details and make your design selections. You also don’t need to check the Dashboard area too often as you can expect every changes to be arrived in your email inbox.

#5 Event Expresso

Our next plugin is available in both free and premium versions. I’ve added the link here for premium one while you can find its lite (free) version right among the WordPress’s plugin store. If you love coffee a lot then you’re definitely going to like many aspects of this plugin. This is mainly because most of the labels are inspired by coffee itself.

It will help you set up events, meetings, lessons or any other registration you may want to start for your readers or clients. It’s completely integrated with WordPress and supports most popular browsers. Its compatible with latest version of WordPress but it misses out being responsive completely.

#6 Event Booking Pro

A plugin that will cost you $30 and it comes bundled with PayPal integration, Google Maps, multiple occurrences, multiple tickets integration, user-friendly event creation, full control over appearance, CSV support and totally responsive design. It comes with dedicated support and the help task can even help you in setting this plugin up over your website.

It becomes further handy because it supports coupons using which you can share usable coupons to your readers like they have on shopping portals. Use it to create event boxes, calendars, charts and different buttons. Everything is setup pretty nicely and you don’t need to worry about anything that can hurt user’s experience.

Get ready with the events you’re planning to arrange with all your readers or clients as one of the above mentioned plugin is going to help you out for sure. Just find out the perfect one as per your requirements and I hope things work out for you just as you’re planning. If you need any assistance then let me know in the discussion section beneath.

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https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-wordpress-ad-management-plugins/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 10:58:02 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17261Once you start running a blog successfully then next thing to jump in is to use the traffic you’re holding up to fetch money. This is not compulsory to use a specific plugin to hold on to advertisements but using one can help a lot....

]]>Once you start running a blog successfully then next thing to jump in is to use the traffic you’re holding up to fetch money. This is not compulsory to use a specific plugin to hold on to advertisements but using one can help a lot. It can bring down responsibilities which you have otherwise.

I’ll bring in a collection of best WordPress banner/ad management plugins that you can use right away on your blog. Use one of them and I’m pretty sure that it will help you to handle all the responsibilities you have to display advertisements.

Best WordPress Banner/Ad Management Plugins

Here we start with the list now. Just make sure that the requirement list at your end is ready. Some of these plugins can even help you server advertisement directly which means you need not to share commission part.

#1 OIO Publisher

The best software is the one which works on automation, right? OIO Publisher is the first one I can recommend to you or anyone because it can help you set advertisement automatically and you can directly find advertisers within the plugin. It comes with pretty elegant and simply designed user interface that can help you do everything it can pretty easily.

It can be used on unlimited sites, track clicks and impressions, show default advertisements, unlimited ad zones and even run third-party ad networks. The sales process is automatic which clearly means that the plugin will decide kind of campaign and total time for it to be alive. Once time is over, the campaign will be over.

All these features are covered up and done automatically but off course as per your requirement inputs. It can let you create and manage campaigns and it even comes with built-in affiliate program. So I recommend now you to try it (try its demo first) and I’m sure you’ll find all your requirements matched up.

#2 AdPress

Welcome our next plugin that is available at a price of $39 and named AdPress. It’s easy to setup and consist of features like PayPal integration, automated selling, localization ready, detailed analytics and fully customizable. It can let you put in Call to Action banners and the tools available within let you do that pretty comfortably.

The analytics part within is really cool as it can help you know whatever clicks or impressions and earning your website is coming with. Users are even allowed to auto approve advertisements when they match specific requirements. It doesn’t provide a single side rather both that means you and both clients got an interface of communication.

Purchase history is kept saved right along with every analytic detail. The whole software package is really cool at what it does and have additional options like ad rotation, import/export settings, internationalization and Admin bar notifications. Try it on your own.

#3 BuySellAds

This is our next premium solution that is going to help you come up with a user interface that can help you and your advertisers to communicate and set things up. Most of the features it offers it does them at automation which provides the webmaster more time to concentrate on other work rather than managing affiliate work on his own.

The price is costly comparing to above two mentioned but the standard of features it provides covers that up. It comes with very elegantly designed GUI that can eventually help you handle all the functionalities within. Creating custom units is pretty easy and it can even let you target specific sections.

The UI is pretty simple but the plugin is yet to be updated to latest version of WordPress script which I suppose won’t take long. The best feature out in this plugin here is that it can provide lots of quality features to help you come up with almost every basic requirements.

#5 Banner Manager for WordPress

This is another premium solution we got here that can allow you to sell ad space directly to advertisers using its simple to use UI and control panel. It’s totally easy to setup and comes with handy tools like eight preset campaigns along with support for many Shortcodes.

It supports various payment gateways like PayPal, Skrill, etc. along with support for HTML and PHP written codes if they can somehow help you set better advertisements over your website. It can even allow you to setup a sign up page especially for advertisers. In short, it does whatever I wrote above at a premium standard.

#6 Click Missile

Click Missile is the next option we got which is off course a premium one and in spite of being added on sixth spot here, it’s still great. It provides an easiest way to place specific advertisements at different places around your website. The campaigns can be targeted to specific regions and it all works to improve the impressions.

One of the best feature it provides is that it can support mobile devices and can adjust its code to deliver awesome impression over your readers. The whole tool integrates with Google Analytics and AdSense if you wish to test experiments.

#7 Simple Ads Manager

Last but not the least, it’s a free plugin that comes with handy features like support for DoubleClick codes for publishers, flexible Ads Zone selector, custom default ad, flexible logic advertisements and a lot of customization options.

The options which are opted to be customized are really big in numbers. You can get statistics of whatever going through the campaigns you set up there and I’m sure you’ll be glad to find so many features in free plugin.

]]>https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-wordpress-ad-management-plugins/feed/0Most Popular WordPress Theme Providers You Can Rely Uponhttps://85ideas.com/wordpress/most-popular-wordpress-theme-providers/
https://85ideas.com/wordpress/most-popular-wordpress-theme-providers/#commentsSun, 01 Mar 2015 13:39:50 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=16992When it comes to buying any product to help ourselves in meeting any particular requirement then we usually prefer looking for professional setups, right? The same law applies when we search for professionally developed theme for WordPress driven website or blog. But to find out...

]]>When it comes to buying any product to help ourselves in meeting any particular requirement then we usually prefer looking for professional setups, right? The same law applies when we search for professionally developed theme for WordPress driven website or blog. But to find out which theme is professionally designed or not, we need to be either aware of their true review or their code must be written by professional and known developer.

I can feel the seed of confusion coming out of the earth in your mind now. So coming to the verdict here, this guide will help you to know most popular WordPress theme providers. Theme providers I’m mentioning down here are having dozens or even more numbers of quality themes in their collection.

Most Popular WordPress Theme Providers

Simply go through the list and keep on checking providers which look interested to you. Here I start,

May be because your search for a professional developer unit still didn’t end, I should recommend the one I’ve been using from day one of my blogging career. MyThemesShop is the one I recommend to every reader on my various blogs and they truly deserves attention. You’ll find their themes unique in design yet meeting every functional requirements.

But these two aren’t the only reason I love them. Every theme is optimized for SEO pretty well. You can find it practically working by using theme of any other provider first and then of MyThemesShop. You’ll find the difference in ranking, traffic and user engagement for sure (I did!). Also the combination of fonts they use on their theme is going to grab your attention for sure.

#2 ThemeForest

With over 17k website templates which starts from just $3, ThemeForest had setup itself as prime marketplace. It’s a single place for hunting themes according to niche, platform and many other categories. It also provides a search tool with different filters to help you find perfect theme. When it comes to WordPress directly, there are around 5k premium themes which makes it top theme provider.

Apart from its wide collection, it also serves premium services and after sale support to every client. You can read reviews and check ratings of themes done by their previous users to further help your decision of buying any particular one. Compatibility with different Shortcodes can be checked, WordPress version compatibility can be checked, and likewise you can find perfect product meeting nearly all your requirements.

#3 StudioPress

A platform that is owned by Copyblogger Media, it’s one of the top most theme provider when it seriously comes to professionally looking and coded themes which are equally simple to setup and ready to deliver top notch performance. It doesn’t have thousands of products like ThemeForest but each in its catalogue is good and capable enough to outrun any other.

Every theme is provided extremely professional support and they are even ready to make you learn how to setup like a pro. Apart from theme and support they offer their Genesis Framework bundled with the same cost. This is my favorite framework which is mainly because of its simplicity and ability to offer top notch performance. You won’t regret your decision of going with StudioPress, though they are costlier than any other.

#4 WooThemes

After buying a hosting account, you must have been recommended to check WooThemes collection (remember?). It was setup by three different developers and now it’s one of the premier store for buying premium theme for WordPress platform.

Every theme comes with their unique Control Panel along with different features which are needed to be part of a premium product. Their theme are not that good in design but they are extremely capable when it comes to functionality.

#5 Elegant Themes

You may find its name listed on top on various authority websites reviewing theme providers, which is mainly because quality of theme Elegant Themes have been offering since years. Their developers are good at design and functionality parts which makes a theme ideal for any niche.

Also, you can buy their complete collection at just $69 while individually buying every theme will cost hundreds of dollars more. With their stellar design, advanced features and unparalleled support, they have been sailing pretty well.

#6 ColorLabs & Company

If you’re looking for a theme that is equally good at functionality and design then look nowhere than ColorLabs & Company collection. Their developers are professional at writing codes for themes that look exceptionally unique, elegant yet meeting every functionality requirement.

They also offer certain themes for free which you can use to try their work out. They offer complete dedicated support with proper documentations, forum support and tutorials with every product. Apart from coding themes, they also offer premium plugins.

Conclusion

If you ask me whether to choose free themes or the one developed by any of the above developers (i.e. premium theme) then I’d recommend premium ones any day. Even if you can’t afford paid one then look for free theme provided by these known developer units. So at least you’re getting a professionally and legit coded theme. Few other developers I can recommend for now are WPZOOM, Templatic, Theme Junkie, Headway Themes and Graph Paper Press.

Security is the most important feature any of the themes carries which are developed by professional developers but this isn’t the only one. Their themes are professionally working and they comprise of elegant and unique design. Most of them also offer their own control panel which can be accessed through Dashboard area. Making any allowed change and applying them is very simple, because of those control panels. Few of them even work on Drag and Drop methodology.

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https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-wordpress-timeline-plugins/#commentsSun, 01 Mar 2015 10:20:12 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17267Hey folks, today you’ll be grabbing a collection of best WordPress Timeline plugins right here. I’m hoping that this guide help you in meeting whatever related requirements you have just like my earlier guides. If you’re not sure now about what’s a timeline plugin is...

]]>Hey folks, today you’ll be grabbing a collection of best WordPress Timeline plugins right here. I’m hoping that this guide help you in meeting whatever related requirements you have just like my earlier guides. If you’re not sure now about what’s a timeline plugin is then I’ll start with a description. You can off course skip that part and directly start with the plugin collection available beneath.

This plugin can be helpful if you’re running a WordPress driven website since long time or if you wish to publish a time depending post. A Timeline plugin can indeed help you to display things happened in a particular time frame. Now without this plugin you need to either do coding or show the timeline passage via content. But if you can come up with a better solution with certain graphics then off course it will engage readers for longer. That’s our window and that’s the exact reason why we are here.

Best WordPress Timeline Plugins

You can put in events, important meetings or dates from past or future in a specific frame offered by below mentioned plugins and result will be very elegant. Get ready with whatever requirements you have from this plugin and match with the below mentioned timeline plugins for WordPress platform.

#1 Content Timeline

Our first plugin is available at a price of just $15 at CodeCanyon store and all I can say is that it deserves your attention and I can bet you’ll feel buying it. It comes with responsive design with swipe enable elements. There are eleven different settings which are equally available for customizable.

Setting it up is really simple and its UI is pretty cool. If you wish to minimize the size of overall timeline then it can be done by easing effects. The same plugin package is even available for Drupal and HTML5 (with CSS3) version. Coming back to its functionalities it can let you create and show gorgeous looking timeline right away on any page or post.

A read more button can be applied so that you can connect a story with a detailed post. Slider can also be enabled within the timeline pretty easily which helps users to scroll from one part to another easily. Content can be added from previous published articles and sorting tools are also enabled.

#2 WordPress Social Timeline

It can help you create timeline using posts, videos, pictures and tag them with keywords or any other sorting elements. The content can be dragged from any social network profile if you wish to do so. There are different design styles offered that is a cool feature that can help you create differently looking timeline comfortably.

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Dribbble, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, etc. are few social networks being supported by this plugin and it can even let you limit the number of feeds to retrieve. The plugin can be used as a Widget and it even support lots of custom feeds.

The whole package is easily customizable and fully documented (in case if you wish to know more details). Off course it comes with dedicated support and free upgrades. It’s yet to be made compatible with latest version of WordPress. You can see it running in free demo over its detail page.

#3 Timeliner

It’s a totally flexible plugin that comes with four different and unique skins and support for blog posts. It’s compatible with cross web browsers and even with latest version of WordPress script. It can generate timeline pretty easily and can be customized within few clicks. There is no limit on number of posts to be included within.

There is not much functionalities offered by it but whatever it does, it’s professional in that. Everything is really simple in setup and it comes with dedicated support and free upgrades. It will cost you just $17. Don’t forget to check its live preview before buying.

#4 Timeline Pro

Our last premium plugin that is available at a price of just $16 and it comes with a very handy and unique looking design styles. It offers a lot of features like zoom view support, super responsive, hide or display post details, social sharing buttons, Shortcode compatible, AJAX compatible, etc. It supports second latest version of WordPress script for now but I’m sure it will be upgraded soon.

It comes with an easy to manage and elegant looking control panel that does half of the work for you on automation. You can pull up posts or images from already published posts on your blog and this responsive plugin will show them all according to a desired time. On top of all, its compatible with a long list of themes.

#5 WP JQuery Timelinr

No longer to wait or check any other website to find best free timeline plugin for WordPress as we got here our next champ. It’s named WP JQuery Timelinr and available over official plugin store of WordPress. You can find that it’s been downloaded thousands of time and every support ticket have been answered which all are sign of a better package.

It supports Shortcodes with multiple parameters and comprise of features like date ranges, default settings, ability to add timeline according to categories and multiple timelines. If you wish to have a single button that can do most of the tricky part then it got that too.

#6 Timeline Express

CSS3 animations, scroll effects, localized dates and custom template support, hide or show date, specify the length of timeline for each document or announcement, TinyMCE buttons to generate Shortcodes quickly, extensible and translatable are the highlighting features over here.

Timeline Express is available at free of cost over the official WordPress plugin store and all I can say is that try it out on your demo website and I can bet you’ll find it working effectively.

Over to You

So folks I hope you found at least one plugin that matched with the requirement at your end. Don’t forget to share this guide with all your fellow bloggers so that they can also add this needed knowledge to their knowledge bank. Peace.

]]>https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-wordpress-timeline-plugins/feed/0WordPress .org vs .com – Comparison You Keen to Know!https://85ideas.com/wordpress/wordpress-org-vs-com-comparison/
https://85ideas.com/wordpress/wordpress-org-vs-com-comparison/#commentsSat, 28 Feb 2015 17:57:52 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17394Matt Mullenweg coded a script and released it back in 2003. Since then this script have powered over 60 million websites, delivering a quality platform. WordPress is available in two different forms, .org and .com (these are their common names not as per their functionalities)....

]]>Matt Mullenweg coded a script and released it back in 2003. Since then this script have powered over 60 million websites, delivering a quality platform. WordPress is available in two different forms, .org and .com (these are their common names not as per their functionalities). I’m here with a comparison of WordPress .org vs .com and it exists to help you out with differences between these two forms and which one is better to go with.

Before starting with the comparison I need you to go through each definition and functionalities of both these platforms. Ideally, going through this first part over here will clear a lot of doubts.

# .ORG (Self Hosted)

This is a way to develop a custom WordPress driven website. You don’t have any restrictions at all but you need to manage all the server requirements. You need to install theme, plugins and worry about host server. You also need to have a domain to start with.

You can run a test website using free host providers and see how it works. WordPress.org is a platform from where you can find the script package (remember WordPress is an open-source platform so you don’t need to worry about money at all) and then install it.

Most popular hosts offer tools that can help you install the script including the database configuration automatically but you need to buy their server package. Once website is set up, you can install and activate any theme delivering any kind of look and functionality you wish.

You can add any unique functionalities by installing and activating different plugins. You are even allowed to create your own custom theme and plugin and install them to give yourself a unique feel. There are thousands of developers available over the web who can do the same at a cost.

To buy and manage domains, hosts and setup WordPress, you need to have a lot of technical knowledge and to become expert you need to practice a lot. This is the toughest part of using this WordPress by this way.

So I hope .org part is clear but the confusions I can feel in your mind are only going to get over once you read next part.

# .COM (Free Hosted)

It’s a Web 2.0 platform offered by the owner of WordPress script. It can help you create a blog easily with few clicks but the domain will have ‘.wordpress.com’ suffix. You need not to pay for the domain or any other configurations done automatically. But off course there are certain features which are premium and comes handy at specific time.

The whole package of WordPress script is installed automatically, database is configured automatically and even a theme and basic functionalities are installed on the go. You just need to pick domain name (that will be prefix to common ‘wordpress.com’ suffix) and add certain details and there you go.

You’ll be offered a Dashboard area from where you can create new post and share with readers of your new blog. You got social profile integrations to help you and readers share information to social platforms from your blog.

There is no coding or heavy technical knowledge required in this case and that’s how you’re free to just focus on the information you’re keen to share with the world.

WordPress .org vs .com – Comparison

If there are still any confusions left (I am hoping you’ve read above mentioned information thoroughly) then let me break down the comparison in simple points for you.

WordPress.org

WordPress.com

Technical knowledge is required.

No technical knowledge is required.

You need to buy Domain.

Domain is free (but not TLD).

You need to buy hosting.

Hosting is available for free (initially).

You can’t opt this at FREE. It requires regular expenses.

You can opt it for free and at a cost as well.

You can install plugins to add functionalities.

You can’t install any plugin.

It can be customized to deliver custom solution.

It can’t offer you custom solution at all.

Complete theme support.

Limited theme support.

Monetization is allowed without any limitations.

Monetization is allowed but very limited.

It can be useful for professional, business owners or even beginners.

It can be useful only for beginners.

You need to setup almost everything (apart from basic installation).

You don’t need to worry about setup as it’s done automatically.

You need to take care of maintenance.

No maintenance is required at all.

As I’m good at technical things and aware of gimmicks required to run and maintain a WordPress website so I’ll always go and recommend for .org (self-hosted) out of two options we all got.

If you wish to start a new blog just to share information you follow and care with the world then Free Hosted (.com) is the best way out for you. But don’t expect to bring custom solutions, unique functionalities and proper monetization. It’s just a hassle free platform to help you share information, just like Blogger platform by Google.

On the other hand, you can opt for Self-Hosted option as it can help you create blog to not only share whatever information you care of follow about but also monetize and earn a living. Apart from this basic setup, you can even drive a business website, professional portfolio, e-commerce portal and almost any other kind of website possible on the web.

In short, one offers freedom but at a cost while other offers a simple platform without any cost or hassle.

It’s totally onto you which way you wish to use this awesome script. So I recommend now to write your requirements on a paper and think upon it. Since you’re aware of pros and cons of both options you got, you’ll definitely take a better decision.

]]>https://85ideas.com/wordpress/wordpress-org-vs-com-comparison/feed/06 Best WordPress Weather Forecast Plugins and Widgets of 2015https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-wordpress-weather-plugins/
https://85ideas.com/plugins/best-wordpress-weather-plugins/#commentsSat, 28 Feb 2015 13:36:17 +0000https://85ideas.com/?p=17506Let me enlist best WordPress weather plugins for you over here. You just need to go along the list and you’ll not just find their names but also their individual details and links from where you can get them installed. Most of the plugins will...

]]>Let me enlist best WordPress weather plugins for you over here. You just need to go along the list and you’ll not just find their names but also their individual details and links from where you can get them installed.

Most of the plugins will be from WordPress own directory which can be installed by searching from within the Dashboard area. These plugins are going to provide an easy way and an interface through which you’ll be able to add weather related functionalities on to your website.

So just go along this guide and you’ll find solutions that can either add help you add widgets in the sidebar or footer area of your WordPress driven website or simply anywhere around the desert.

Best WordPress Weather Plugins

Finding a better solution on your own may be trouble because you won’t be aware of where to find their details, actual reviews and recommendation. So here I got everything for you. I’ll let you know names of recommended weather plugins for WordPress along with their related details. Let us begin with the list now.

#1 Better Weather

Welcome our first solution which is a premium one but it will cost only $14 bringing unique features like smart responsive design, sunrise and sunset time details, translation ready, retina display support, auto detect user location via IP, 10 unique design for weather states and widgets and visual composer.

With all these features it can really bring a unique change in the way you may have been displaying weather with your users till now. It comes with its own widgets that are super easy to install and use along with Shortcodes to implement any specific requirement instantly.

Being responsive in design, it can work on different devices with different display sizes without any issues at all. It comes with simple and understandable visual control panel that makes the whole process of its setup pretty smooth. With different design layouts, you can even change the whole layout anytime you wish to.

#2 wp-forecast

If you’re looking for most popular but free solution then wp-forecast is the recommended one you’ll find almost in every such list over the web. It is available over the official WordPress plugin directory and all I can say is that it will perform almost every functionality you may or may not want to use.

It can forecast days, detect wind speed, metric or American measures compatible, can detect user location and serve weather report of nearest town and along all these it can even let you know day and night time details. It displays data from AccuWeather which is solely the trustiest player in this niche.

Shortly once it’s installed then you can install its widgets or even embed code manually. You can use it to add the weather report anywhere over the WordPress driven website. It is compatible with latest version of WordPress script and I’m sure you’ll love the whole product.

#3 Simple Weather WordPress Shortcode & Widget

$11 priced is our next plugin which I recommend you to consider checking. You can check its demo if you wish to see how it works before actually buying and expect free upgrades in near future and also dedicated support. After all it’s available at official CodeCanyon directory which is itself known player in the industry and hub of great WordPress related resources.

It is easy to customize and supports widgets and normal code embedding formula to add 14 days of Forecast. You can off course decide what elements of weather forecasts are to included and off course it delivers information based on user’s actual location which is known by his IP address.

The goodies aren’t over yet. You can set it in 17 different languages and set custom date formats. With unlimited color options and support for WordPress localization it can truly serve you at best. If you’re wondering which is the source of weather related information inside then its OpenWeatherMap.org.

#4 Weather Underground

This is our next free plugin that is compatible with latest version of WordPress platform and compatible with almost ever known theme and other plugins. It cannot just deliver related information but also the detailed one which you’re allowed to choose and take care of.

The design part throughout the plugin whether at its user interface or at its control panel at Dashboard, you’re going to like everything. It grabs every bit of related information using Wunderground API and 99.99% of the data being reflected is uptime and accurate.

#5 Awesome Weather Widget

As the name suggests, it simply adds a widget that can be added on sidebar or footer area. Once added, it will crack user’s location from his IP address and then display weather forecast and related data of his nearest location in the town. It brings a lot of tools which can help you deal with the customization requirements.

It is translation ready and supports most popular foreign languages. It can help you customize the data according to degree unit (among F or C) and maximum days of which data is needed to be fetched. Another area where it is really awesome is the design which is really cool and elegant.

#6 WP SimpleWeather

Last but not the least, with over thousands of downloads and maximum five stars in every review, WP SimpleWeather is another great plugin which can be of your use. It grabs data from official Yahoo! Weather platform which clearly means that your readers are about to get fresh and accurate data all the time.

It is very simple to use and setup. It simply does what it meant to be i.e. displaying weather reports over the website which are arranged according to real time location of every reader. So try it out.

Over to You

So here we are at the end of our guide and I hope our journey till here brought at least on solution that is going to help you match all the requirements. Don’t forget to mention which one you finally liked and going to use. Even if you wish to discuss any related topic then our team is always available for that beneath in discussion section. Cheers.